Spinal Cord Compression

**Definition:** Acute and chronic conditions characterized by external mechanical compression of the SPINAL CORD due to extramedullary neoplasm; EPIDURAL ABSCESS; SPINAL FRACTURES; bony deformities of the vertebral bodies; and other conditions. Clinical manifestations vary with the anatomic site of the lesion and may include localized pain, weakness, sensory loss, incontinence, and impotence.

**Tree numbers:** - C10.228.854.761 - C26.819.678

**Synonyms:** - Extramedullary Spinal Cord Compression - Myelopathy, Compressive - Spinal Cord Compression, Extramedullary